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2 weeks ago
Ice Jams Cause Flooding, Evacuations Along Piscataquis River
No injuries have been reported in the flooding.
2 weeks ago
Skowhegan Man Charged with Murder in Augusta Shooting
The suspect is now being held in the Somerset County Jail without bail.
2 weeks ago
Oldest known whale recording could unlock mysteries of the ocean
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A haunting whale song discovered on decades-old audio equipment could open up a new understanding of how the…
3 weeks ago
Sen King Introduces Measure to Hike Benefits for Service Members Who Die in Action
Congress increased burial benefits for non-service-connected deaths and tied them to inflation back in 2020.
3 weeks ago
Measure to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports Passes Hurdle
State lawmakers can now choose to enact the bill as written or to send it to voters.
3 weeks ago
State Police neutralize explosive device in Limington
Police received a report at around 5:30 PM Monday from an individual who had found what they believed to be a grenade near a dumpster.
3 weeks ago
Portland City Survey Shows Dissatisfaction with Affordability, Traffic Flow
The survey will help city staff understand community needs and provide guidance in decision-making.
3 weeks ago
Portland Police Investigating Possible Arson After Suspect Uses Bedsheets to Escape
Officers say crews located and extinguished a fire on a third-floor unit at 72 Bishop Street.
3 weeks ago
Brunswick Police Officer Charged with Assault
The officer was charged Monday in West Bath District Court.
3 weeks ago
Androscoggin County Look for Suspects in Two Burglaries, Stolen Vehicle
Deputies say one burglary took place at Vacationland Cannabis in Turner, while the other was reported on Greene Street in Sabattus.
3 weeks ago
Pickup Truck Goes Through Ice at Moosehead Lake
A total of 7 Lisbon Fire Department personnel assisted on the scene.
3 weeks ago
A Cars Drives Off the Road, Goes into the Sabattus River in Lisbon
The driver sustained only minor injuries.
3 weeks ago
South Portland residents raise concerns about declining air quality near petroleum tanks
A recent report by the Maine DEP found that air samples near the tanks measured drastically higher than the area's normal background levels in terms of toxic chemicals.
3 weeks ago
Proposed bills in Augusta could increase taxes for wealthy Mainers and corporations
The bills would require Mainers who earn over $1 million and corporations that earn over $3.5 million to pay slightly higher taxes, and would also see tax brackets adjusted.
3 weeks ago
A Political PAC Funded by a Dead Maine Philanthropist, is Throwing Support to a Gubernatorial Candidate
Reclaim Maine is funding online ads for Republican gubernatorial candidate, Bobby Charles.
3 weeks ago
Police arrest 3 accused of running from crash scene in Richmond
Three men from Venezuela accused of running from police after a crash in Richmond are facing charges.
3 weeks ago
Portland police chief responds to reports that officers cooperated with ICE
Portland's Police Chief says the city does not participate in federal immigration enforcement.
3 weeks ago
One Person Stabbed in Mattawamkeag Home Invasion
Deputies say the victim had left the scene in a vehicle and was subsequently located at another residence.
3 weeks ago
Man Arrested for Kidnapping After Bangor Motel Confrontation
Officers say a woman was able to escape and call police.
3 weeks ago
3 turned over to ICE after ATM burglaries in Augusta
ICE has taken three men into custody who are accused of breaking into ATMs in Augusta.
